Lesser breeds : racial attitudes in popular British fiction, 1890-1940 / Michael Diamond.

Publication | Library Call Number: PR888.R34 D53 2006

Series: Anthem nineteenth century studies
Anthem nineteenth century studies.
Format: Book
Author/Creator: Diamond, Michael.
Published: London ; New York : Anthem Press, 2006
Locale: Great Britain
Language: English
External Link: Table of contents

Physical Description: 229 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 22 cm.
Contents: The yellow peril and the background to villainy
Chinese villains and masterminds
Gordon and Arab nationalism
French North Africa and the lure of the desert
The Sheikh and his imitators
Ghettoes and stereotypes
Jewish "pride of race"
The Jews and some famous authors
Jews on Jews
Coping with Africa
Blacks in the Caribbean and at home.
ISBN: 1843312166
9781843312161 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

The yellow peril and the background to villainy -- Chinese villains and masterminds -- Gordon and Arab nationalism -- French North Africa and the lure of the desert -- The Sheikh and his imitators -- Ghettoes and stereotypes -- Jewish "pride of race" -- The Jews and some famous authors -- Jews on Jews -- Coping with Africa -- Blacks in the Caribbean and at home.
Subjects: English fiction--20th century--History and criticism.
Great Britain--Social conditions--20th century.
Ethnic relations in literature.
Ethnic groups in literature.
Religion in literature.
Race in literature.
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